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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 192.88 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 192.88 and 96.24 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 192.88 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/192.88 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 192.88 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 18,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562.77/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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